78 Personal Blog Post Ideas That Will Get You Writing

Staring at blank pages can be daunting, but luckily, there is sunshine after the storm. (I don’t know why I wrote that, but it sounded good and I’m not deleting. SUE ME! LOL.) Anyway, I want to remind you that if you’re feeling stuck, know that you’re not alone. A lot of people feel this way when it comes to writing blog posts. The good news is, there are plenty of ideas out there to help get you started. From sharing your experiences to offering advice, tips, and tricks, personal blog posts are a great way to connect with your audience and build relationships.

To help you get started, I’ve compiled a list of 100 personal blog post ideas. And trust me, once you start writing, the ideas will flow like wine. (Or whiskey. I don’t discriminate.)

1. Discuss a personal challenge you’ve faced and how you overcame it
2. Write about someone who has influenced you and why
3. Share your story of how you became interested in your current career or hobby
4. Talk about a time when you had to confront your fears
5. What has been your biggest accomplishment? Why was it meaningful to you?
6. What are your hopes and dreams for the future?
7. When was the last time you cried and why?
8. What makes you happy? Why?
9. What makes you angry? Why?
10. What are your self-care rituals?
11. What are you grateful for?
12. Talk about a time when you were heartbroken
13. What makes you unique?
14. What are your favorite family traditions?
15. Do you have any personal philosophies or life lessons you live by? Share them!
16. Describe an event that changed your perspective
17. How did you meet your best friend? What are they like?
18. If you could go back and relive any moment, what would it be?
19. What are your favorite things about yourself?
20. What is your least favorite thing about yourself?
21. If you could describe yourself with any 3 adjectives, what would they be?
22. What do you think other people love about you?
23. Have you ever had an interesting encounter with a stranger? Tell the story.
24. When was the last time you did something out of your comfort zone? What happened?
25. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
26. Do you have any hidden talents?
27. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
28. Have you ever faced discrimination or been treated unfairly? How did you handle it?
29. Do you have any scars? Where did they come from?
30. Have you ever struggled with your self-image or body confidence? How did you cope?
31. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
32. Who is your celebrity crush and why?
33. Do you have any weird or irrational fears?
34. What is your idea of a perfect date night?
35. Talk about a time when you had to stand up for yourself or someone else
36. If you could own any pet, what would it be?
37. Do you have any tattoos or piercings? What do they mean to you?
38. What would be your dream job?
39. If money were no object, what would you do with your time?
40. Do you live your life mainly for yourself or for others? Why?
41. How do you define the concept of success?
42. What is your biggest pet peeve?
43. What are your personal goals for the next year? The next five years?
44. How do you handle stress and keep a positive outlook?
45. What does your perfect day look like?
46. Do you have any personal rituals or traditions that you follow?
47. Do a Q&A with yourself about your personal brand
48. Write a letter to your younger self
49. Offer advice to someone who is going through a tough time
50. Share your favorite quotes and what they mean to you
51. Talk about a time when you had to deal with failure
52. Describe what personal growth looks like to you and share your journey
53. Offer advice to people who are going through something similar to what you’ve experienced Discuss what you’re currently learning and why it matters to you
54. Give your audience a behind-the-scenes look at your life or business
55. Talk about what motivates you to keep going
56. Be transparent and share your personal values
57. Write about a time when you had to deal with disappointment
58. Recount a childhood memory that still brings a smile to your face
59. Share your experiences with a particular product or service
60. Offer tips and tricks for saving money
61. Share your experiences with parenting
62. Share your opinion on a current event or issue
63. Write about a time when you were embarrassed
64. Write about a time when you were proud of yourself
65. Offer advice on relationships
66. Share your favorite products
67. What led you to start blogging
68. How to deal with procrastination
69. A Day in the Life
70. Your Favorite Recipes
71. Places You’ve Traveled
72. Your Hobbies
73. Books You’re Reading
74. Movies or TV Shows You’re Watching
75. Places You Love in Your City
76. How to stay motivated
77. How to make time for yourself
78. Write about personal milestones, such as weddings, births, graduations, etc.

These are just a few personal blog post ideas to get you started. But once you start writing, I’m sure you’ll come up with plenty more on your own. So what are you waiting for? Get writing!